Charges are expected to be filed against the owners of several animals that were found apparently abandoned in deplorable conditions in north Liberty County, officials said.

The animals were discovered at a home on County Road 3600, according to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said six horses, a donkey, two dogs, a cat and four pigs had no food and little water. One of the horses was held in a trailer with only rancid water to drink. Others were in a pen filled with nearly a foot of feces, which the horses were eating because no food was available.

Deputies said a justice of the peace placed a judgment of $7,800 against the owners, who are expected to be charged with animal cruelty. The judgment is meant to reimburse the SPCA for the animals' care.